Ogawa will serve edomae (Edo-style) sushi, a style of sushi where fish is imported from Toyosu Market in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to Chef Ogawa, the omakase will feature three rotating chefs who have been working with Ogawa for three decades combined. There will also be sake, beer, and Japanese whiskey available, as well as unique sake pairings.
"After 23 courses of nigiri, a few composed plates, drinks, and tip, you're looking at $280-ish per person at this Old City sushi omakase spot. That price includes excellent and friendly service, suede towels to warm your hands, and $25 apricot highballs (or the additional $65 sake pairing that comes with detailed placemats describing each). There's a mix of straightforward cuts—think Spanish mackerel or Australian lobster topped with dry soy sauce or lemon—and more creative dishes, like Japanese firefly squid with white ponzu sauce and rice cracker balls. You may find similar quality for less elsewhere, but not the same atmosphere that makes you feel like a VIP." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Unlike some other Japanese spots on this list, Kaiseki in Callowhill is strictly about sushi. You can’t dine-in here so you have to take your order to go—we recommend heading over to nearby Franklin Square if it’s nice out. The most expensive roll on the menu is $20, and most maki come topped with things like bright red chili thread, wasabi tobiko, and a sweet and sour umeboshi tahini dressing. If you need to feed a group, they have options like their large combo platters that range from $17-$28 and can be filled with nigiri topped with caviar, otoro handrolls with daikon sprouts, and tuna maki. " - candis mclean
"After 23 courses of nigiri, a few composed plates, drinks, and tip, you're looking at $280-ish per person at this Old City spot. That price includes excellent and friendly service, suede towels to warm your hands, and $25 apricot highballs (or the additional $65 sake pairing that comes with detailed placemats describing each). There's a mix of straightforward cuts—think Spanish mackerel or Australian lobster topped with dry soy sauce or lemon—and more creative dishes, like Japanese firefly squid with white ponzu sauce and rice cracker balls. You may find similar quality for less elsewhere but not the same atmosphere that makes you feel like a VIP. " - candis mclean
"This is one of Philly's newer (and pricier) omakase's—after 23 courses of nigiri, a few composed plates, drinks, and tip, you're looking at $280-ish per person at this Old City spot. But that price includes excellent and friendly service, suede towels to warm your hands, and $25 apricot highballs (or the additional $65 sake pairing that comes with detailed placemats describing each). There's a mix of straightforward cuts—think Spanish mackerel or Australian lobster topped with dry soy sauce or lemon—and more creative dishes, like Japanese firefly squid with white ponzu sauce and rice cracker balls. You may find similar quality for less elsewhere but not the same atmosphere that makes you feel like a VIP. " - candis mclean
"After collecting their things and putting them into a box to burn, you notice an old wallet with a few hundred bucks left in it. Now, you should give it back. But they cheated with that one friend they swore was “like a brother,” so head to Ogawa in Old City instead. It’s one of those pricey sushi omakase places ($280 per person) that will make you feel like a VIP—like how the hot friend in your group feels all the time. And the 23 courses of quality cuts—think Australian lobster topped with dry soy sauce—are downright impressive. Plus, they have one of the better sake pairings in the city which you should go for. Your old flame’s wallet says you can afford it. " - candis mclean
